The expression 1 + x/2 is taken as an approximation for v1 + x. Find the percentage error in doing so if x = 0.44.

The expression 1 + x/2 is taken as an approximation for √1 + x. Find the percentage error in doing so if x = 0.44.

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Kavungya answered the question on September 18, 2019 at 09:56

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